Festivals

First Saturdays

A little girl sitting at a table next to two women and all are working on arts and crafts projects.

Visitors enjoy a First Saturday event in the National Gallery's East Building.

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Each month, join us for a fun and relaxed experience featuring art making, films, and a variety of special pop-up activities. All activities are free, and most are first come, first served. Some activities require registration.

Schedule of Events

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Event Series:  Jazz in the Garden: American Sounds

DC’s favorite outdoor summer concert series, Jazz in the Garden, returns on Friday evenings. This season’s theme, “American Sounds,” is a nod to the nation’s 250th anniversary. 

Event Series:  National Gallery Nights

The East Building comes to life in this popular after-hours program. Join us for themed evenings with music, live performances, artmaking, pop-up talks, and more.

Visitors enjoy the National Gallery of Art’s Sculpture Garden

Event Series:  Summer Solstice Festival

Let’s celebrate the summer solstice in the National Gallery’s Sculpture Garden with our partners from the National Museum of Natural History!